Morgan Wallen has been named Billboard’s Top Artist of 2025, becoming the first male country act to achieve the honor in over 30 years, following Garth Brooks’ back-to-back year-end wins in 1992-93. The recognition was fueled by the massive success of Wallen’s 2025 album, I’m the Problem, which spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on…
The first trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming film, EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert, premiered on Tuesday (December 9). The movie will offer rare, long-lost footage from Elvis’s legendary 1969 Las Vegas residency, along with archival 16mm and 8mm film from Elvis on Tour and Graceland, synced with restored audio including a 45-minute recording of Presley…
Raul Malo, the soulful frontman of The Mavericks known for blending Latin flair and lively rock into ’90s country music, died on Monday (December 8) at the age of 60, following a battle with Stage 4 colon cancer. Malo, celebrated for his rich baritone and dynamic stage presence, co-wrote many of the band’s hits and…
The Music City Rodeo will return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena from May 28-30, 2026, headlined by Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett, and Jon Pardi. The three-day event, featuring professional rodeo competitions like bull riding and barrel racing, will also serve as an official Cinch Playoff Series Rodeo, showcasing top athletes including champion bullfighters Cody Webster and…
Miley Cyrus shared a positive update on her godmother, Dolly Parton, following the country legend’s recent health challenges. While attending the Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere in Los Angeles, Cyrus said of Parton, “She’s always gonna keep the show going,” while adding that “the show must go on. She’s just excited to get back to…
During her show in Sydney, Australia on Saturday night (December 6), Kelsea Ballerini firmly shut down a heckler who shouted “Team Morgan!” – a reference to her ex-husband, Australian country artist Morgan Evans – while she performed her emotionally charged 2023 song “Penthouse,” which reflects on their divorce. Stopping mid-song, Ballerini responded with “F—k off,”…
After 15 years performing and recording as the country duo Maddie & Tae, Maddie Font and Tae Kerr have announced they are ending their professional partnership. The pair are resisting the term “breakup” as they “are embarking on separate journeys,” with Kerr focusing on family life as a stay-at-home mom and Font pursuing a solo…
During a recent appearance on The Upload with Brooke Taylor podcast, Conner Smith opened up about the deep grief and trauma he has endured since a tragic June accident in Nashville when he struck 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins with his truck, resulting in her death. Reflecting on the incident, Smith described the experience as a devastating…
Parmalee claims their fifth No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart as “Cowgirl” climbs up three places to reach the top spot on this week’s chart, reaching 27.2 million audience impressions, an increase of 6% over the previous frame. The song was co-written by all four band members – Barry Knox, Josh McSwain, Matt Thomas,…
Megan Moroney was named the Storyteller of the Year at Variety’s Hitmakers event in Los Angeles on Saturday night. The 28-year-old country star credits her storytelling prowess to crafting relatable songs, like those featured on her gold-certified sophomore album, Am I Okay?, which led to her being named CMA’s New Artist of the Year in…
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…